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About This Track
“Daughter” was released in 1993 as the second single from the band’s second studio album, Vs. (1993).
Although credited to all members of Pearl Jam, it features lyrics written by vocalist Eddie Vedder and music primarily written by guitarist Stone Gossard.
According to the Daughter Songfacts, the song was written from the perspective of a girl with a learning disability called dyslexia and her mother who doesn’t understand the condition.
The song topped both the Mainstream Rock and Modern Rock Billboard charts. The song spent a total of eight weeks at number one on the Mainstream Rock chart. “Daughter” eventually peaked at number 28 on the Top 40 Mainstream chart, becoming the band’s first Top 40 single.
The song was included on Pearl Jam’s 2004 greatest hits album, rearviewmirror (Greatest Hits 1991–2003).
Although credited to all members of Pearl Jam, it features lyrics written by vocalist Eddie Vedder and music primarily written by guitarist Stone Gossard.
According to the Daughter Songfacts, the song was written from the perspective of a girl with a learning disability called dyslexia and her mother who doesn’t understand the condition.
The song topped both the Mainstream Rock and Modern Rock Billboard charts. The song spent a total of eight weeks at number one on the Mainstream Rock chart. “Daughter” eventually peaked at number 28 on the Top 40 Mainstream chart, becoming the band’s first Top 40 single.
The song was included on Pearl Jam’s 2004 greatest hits album, rearviewmirror (Greatest Hits 1991–2003).
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niceverdict wrote:
<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 I LOVE THIS MAN.... EDDIE VEDDER. Why can't I just find a boyfriend who sings like that? :) *le sigh*
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gferro1 wrote:
This is my favorite Pearl Jam song...no doubt about that. LOVE IT!
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Uniontrade wrote:
My favorite pearl jam Song....in my top 5 alltime songs
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sergiudbd wrote:
eddie vedder + kurt cobain + layne staley + chris cornell = grunge gods*
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JamesHetfield13 wrote:
eddie vedder + kurt cobain + layne staley = grunge gods
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sideshowana wrote:
I love those first few chords before it really starts. They're so dreamy and peaceful. Wonderful. [2]
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Pedrorockeiro wrote:
Melhor música deles
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Live_Long_Day wrote:
Possibly my favourite.
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fool2010 wrote:
jup jup
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rayneonme wrote:
This song will always be the one <<<3<<
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sandymtz wrote:
CLASSIC!!!!
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IRIS_888 wrote:
Слушать можно:)
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balanfork wrote:
mookie blaylock
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paulmer2003 wrote:
I love those first few chords before it really starts. They're so dreamy and peaceful. Wonderful.
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zaarasammy wrote:
my new favorite
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lenaxxxd wrote:
the voice!
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jomateus wrote:
What a beautiful song, one of my all time favs...love you Pearl Jam and thank-you for all you've done for me!!!!
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XSALES wrote:
Ótima
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gyro555in wrote:
Beautiful..
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RustyChile wrote:
amazing how the 90s just came and went and left some fascinating artifacts that are almost out of place situated as they are between the 80s and 00s, anthropologists wont understand it. I know I dont....
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